Job Posting for Quality Assurance Lab Technician I at Dust Bowl Brewing Company

Summary

The Quality Assurance Technician I will be responsible for aiding the QA Manager in all aspects of the Dust Bowl Brewing Co. Quality Assurance Program. The primary responsibilities of the Brewery QA Tech I will be to execute daily laboratory tasks and related work while working closely with other supported departments to service ongoing product quality and production goals.

Essential Job Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sample collection, preparation, analysis, and reporting in supported brewing process.
Assist with cellar yeast pulls.
Preparation, monitoring, and analysis of various microbiological testing media(s)
Data collection and entry, analysis, interpretation, presentation, and trending of QA/QC data
Maintain, calibrate, troubleshoot, and coordinate field service for laboratory instrumentation
Assist with sensory analysis of beer in multiple stages of production
Assist all departments with the packaging of the product
Assist development & lead execution of required QA and QC housekeeping functions
Clear, professional communication with supported departments and stakeholders

Competencies

Problem-Solving – Identifies and resolves problems promptly; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully, develops alternative solutions, and works well in group problem-solving situations.

Technical Skills – Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.

Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.

Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on follows company policies on adhering to required meal periods and breaks.

Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work, when necessary, to reach goals; Completes tasks on time and notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Computer Skills – Familiar with MS Windows operating systems and MS Office applications.

Language Skills -Ability to read and effectively interpret documents. Ability to effectively communicate with customers or employees.

Mathematical Skills – Ability to generate graphs and trends from collected data. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra.

Reasoning Ability – Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position requires no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This job operates indoors in varying weather conditions and temperatures.

Physical Demands

The position will occasionally be required to work in a warehouse environment. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Must be able to lift 50 lbs. as
Must be able to maneuver 165 lb. kegs
Must travel up and down 45 steps as
Must be able to use both hands and arms in a full range of
Must have good hand and eye coordination
Must be able to work around moving equipment and hazardous
Must be able to speak, hear and
The employee is consistently required to walk, balance and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must always be able to lift and/or move 20 pounds and consistently lift and/or move to 50 pounds. The employee must be able to work consistently in a standing position for long periods of up to 8 hours and if required to complete overtime demands according to the operational business needs.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

Full-time variable-hour, regular position with hours and shifts changing according to the operational business needs. Day, evening, and weekend work are required as job duties demand.

Travel

This position requires 0% travel.

Required Education and Experience

B.A. or B.S. in Chemistry, Biology, Food Science, or a related field or equivalent experience in a lab setting.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications Other Duties

Have excellent oral and written communication
Have 1 year laboratory in QA experience in a food and beverage production environment strongly
Know the aseptic technique, cleaning and sanitation, preventative maintenance, record keeping, and laboratory information systems experience is strongly
Have experience with laboratory instrumentation and techniques (digital balances, pH meter, spectrophotometer, autoclave, microscope/optics, pipetting, dilutions, ).
Have previous brewing knowledge and/or experience, and a passion for craft beer and
Be highly self-motivated and have good time-management and prioritization
Complete and pass pre-employment screening and online

Reports to

Quality Assurance Manager and Brewmaster

Classification

Nonexempt

Compensation

$20.00 – $23.00 per hour

Dust Bowl Brewing Co. offers compensation packages including comprehensive Healthcare, Voluntary Life Insurance, 5 paid holidays, 5 days of paid sick leave, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company match, and full-time brewers receive monthly gift cards with $100 to spend in our taproom after your 90-day introductory period. Once the brewery card is exhausted, employees receive a 25% discount on alcohol, food served in the location-specific taproom(s), to-go beer, or Dust Bowl merch.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Position available at:

Brewery & Taproom

Apply for this job

Receive alerts for other Quality Assurance Lab Technician I job openings

Salary.com Estimation for Quality Assurance Lab Technician I in Turlock, CA

$86,823 to $111,987

Quality Assurance Lab Technician I